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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,070

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $31,490

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820202020
ModelCLSCLS3-Series3-Series
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 S330iM340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $75,150 $108,900 $40,750 $54,000
Premium Package 3,900 2,200    
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 660      
Parking Assist Package 1,290      
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250    
Heated second row seats 625 625 350 350
Special order charge 250 250    
Folding second row seats 440      
Around view cameras   800    
Driving Assistance Package     500 500
Convenience Tier     1,750  
Premium Tier     2,900 2,900
Luxury Design     0 0
Executive Tier     3,100 3,100
Obstacle detection, rear     600 600
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Apple CarPlay support     300 300
Blind spot warning system     500 500
Sunshade, rear, power     575 575
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200
Premium Package 3,627 2,046    
Adaptive multicontour driver seat 614      
Parking Assist Package 1,200      
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093    
Heated second row seats 581 581 320 320
Special order charge 233 233    
Folding second row seats 409      
Around view cameras   744    
Driving Assistance Package     460 460
Convenience Tier     1,610  
Premium Tier     2,670 2,670
Luxury Design     0 0
Executive Tier     2,850 2,850
Obstacle detection, rear     550 550
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505 505
Apple CarPlay support     275 275
Blind spot warning system     460 460
Sunshade, rear, power     530 530
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,105 1,105
Options (change) 9,415 6,125 12,325 10,575
Options (change) 8,757 5,697 11,335 9,725
Destination 995 995 995 995
Total Price $85,560 $116,020 $54,070 $65,570

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 330i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M340i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $64,472
Model Year2018201820202020
ModelCLSCLS3-Series3-Series
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 S330iM340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8577hp V8255hp I4382hp I6
TransmissionT9T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$85,560$116,020$54,070$65,570
Adjustments for Features-4,825-7,6250-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,735$108,395$54,070$65,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,660$0$11,250

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2018201820202020
ModelCLSCLS3-Series3-Series
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 S330iM340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  
Wide-view front camera  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter $0  
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200  
Analog clock$25   
Chronometer $100  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals $75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,875$12,675$5,050$5,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,825$7,625$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,491-7,0960-41

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182020
ModelCLS3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in112.2 in
Length194.5 in185.7 in
Width74.1 in71.9 in
Height55.8 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.3,590 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft316.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested72545%
Total Not Requested90055%
Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested30021%
Total Not Requested115079%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested111567%
Total Not Requested55033%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested205084%
Total Not Requested40016%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M340i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested111567%
Total Not Requested55033%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested205084%
Total Not Requested40016%

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